Hairdos change through time

by Brianne Beard Scroll staff

In the 1920s women followed universal trend toward short cuts, a more radical move beyond the conservative styles of the early 20th Century. Women bobbed their hair, much to the shock of an older generation of traditional ladies. This act of rebellion soon faded away into the softer, waved look of the 30s.

In the 1940s the most important thing when styling one’s hair was where the part was placed. In the swingin’ age, the fashion was all about curl and rolls. Many women liked to curl their bangs back into soft, feminine rolls and pin them in place. The pompadour and forward roll were popular, accompanying medium length tresses. The 1940s style was all about glamour and class, according to www.forevervintage.com.

The swinging ‘60s were an eccentric era in and of itself. Freedom and social equality were the ideals of the decade particularly among the young. Long hair was a symbolic return to nature. Wild, curly, long, blowing-in-the-wind hair was popular. It was a statement of freedom, rebellion and carelessness, according to www.beautyworlds.com. However, the tall, bouffant was still popular among older women and they continued to tease and lacquer their hair right into the ‘70s.

The ‘80s were big and loud. Women’s hair took on a whole new height ... literally. To follow the fashion precept that all things must be in proportion, the wide shoulders, nipped waists and ballooning pants that marked the decade’s silhouette left nowhere for hair to go but up. Bangs and body were all the buzz. All that was needed was hairspray, a teasing comb and a blow-dryer to achieve a big look, according to www.yesterdayland.com.